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Offered Admission to VT Math for the 2025-2026 Academic Year? Congrats!!
Join us for our upcoming Math Preview Day event on April 4!
- meet Math Department academic advisors
- tour Orion Science Living-Learning Community
- eat lunch with VT math majors in a campus dining hall
- meet Math Department faculty and Chair
- take an optional self-guided campus tour
Questions? Email Jessica Hurdus: jmhurdus@vt.edu
ADVISING NEWSLETTER
ADVISING NEWSLETTER
ACTIVE COM - AUGUST
Change of Major/Minor
Students can change their math degree option anytime.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form from the College of Science Forms Page.
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop an Option In the College of Science section by selecting the degree option you would like to add and the degree option you would like to drop. You will see "BS, MATH:" followed by the name of the degree option.
- Sign and Date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.
Students can change their major to mathematics during VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period is July 31 - August 11. Only students who have completed a fall or spring semester at VT can change their major during the August change of major period.
Students who want to change their primary major to math can apply through Hokie Spa. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
Students can add math as a second major during any of VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period is July 31 - August 11. Only students who have completed a fall or spring semester at VT can add a second major during the August change of major period. To add math as a second major:
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop A Second Major section by choosing "BS, MATH:" followed by the degree option you are choosing in the add secondary major dropdown menu.
- Sign and date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.
Students can add or drop a math minor anytime. No appointment is necessary.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop a Minor section and choose MATH from the appropriate add/drop minor dropdown menu.
- Sign and date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to the COS Dean's Office Document Portal. A department signature is not required to add or drop a math minor.
NOT CURRENTLY COM PERIOD - DURING FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER
Change of Major/Minor
Students can change their math degree option anytime.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form from the College of Science Forms Page.
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop an Option In the College of Science section by selecting the degree option you would like to add and the degree option you would like to drop. You will see "BS, MATH:" followed by the name of the degree option.
- Sign and Date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.
Students can change their major to mathematics during VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period for non-restricted majors is December 11, 2023 - January 5, 2024. Students in their first semester at VT must wait until final grades post (December 18) before requesting to change their major to math.
Students can add math as a second major during any of VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period for non-restricted majors is December 11, 2023 - January 5, 2024. Note: Students in their first semester at VT must wait until final grades post (December 18) before requesting to add math as a second major.
Students can add or drop a math minor anytime. No appointment is necessary.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop a Minor section and choose MATH from the appropriate add/drop minor dropdown menu.
- Sign and date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to the COS Dean's Office Document Portal. A department signature is not required to add or drop a math minor.
ACTIVE COM PERIOD - DEC/JAN OR MAY/JUNE COM
Change of Major/Minor
Students can change their math degree option anytime.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form from the College of Science Forms Page.
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop an Option In the College of Science section by selecting the degree option you would like to add and the degree option you would like to drop. You will see "BS, MATH:" followed by the name of the degree option.
- Sign and Date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.
Students can change their major to mathematics during VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period is July 31 - August 11. NOTE: Students in their first semester at VT must wait until final grades post (December 18) before requesting to change their major to math.
Students who want to change their primary major to math can apply through Hokie Spa. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
Students can add math as a second major during any of VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period is July 31 - August 11. NOTE: Students in their first semester at VT must wait until final grades post (December 18) before requesting to change their major to math.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop A Second Major section by choosing "BS, MATH:" followed by the degree option you are choosing in the add secondary major dropdown menu.
- Sign and date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.
Students can add or drop a math minor anytime. No appointment is necessary.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop a Minor section and choose MATH from the appropriate add/drop minor dropdown menu.
- Sign and date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to the COS Dean's Office Document Portal. A department signature is not required to add or drop a math minor.
NOT COM PERIOD - SUMMER
Change of Major/Minor
Students can change their math degree option anytime.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form from the College of Science Forms Page.
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop an Option In the College of Science section by selecting the degree option you would like to add and the degree option you would like to drop. You will see "BS, MATH:" followed by the name of the degree option.
- Sign and Date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.
Students can change their major to mathematics during VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period for non-restricted majors is May 4, 2023 - June 2, 2023. NOTE: Only students who have completed a fall or spring semester at VT can add change their major during the August change of major period.
Students can add math as a second major during any of VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period for non-restricted majors is May 4, 2023 - June 2, 2023. NOTE: Only students who have completed a fall or spring semester at VT can add a second major during the August change of major period.
Students can add or drop a math minor anytime. No appointment is necessary.
- Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
- Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop a Minor section and choose MATH from the appropriate add/drop minor dropdown menu.
- Sign and date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
- Upload the form to the COS Dean's Office Document Portal. A department signature is not required to add or drop a math minor.
Course Drop vs. Course Withdrawal
If you are considering whether to drop or withdraw from a course, discuss the decision with your academic advisor.
- Dropping a course will remove the course from your class schedule and your transcript. It will reduce your total number of credits for the term. NOTE: 12 credits are required for full-time student status in fall and spring terms. This can be important for scholarships, financial aid, health insurance, student visa requirements, etc.
- The deadline to drop a Spring 2023 course is Monday, February 27. It is highly recommended to discuss the decision to drop a course with your advisor.
- Students can drop a course through the HokieSpa drop/add menu.
- Requesting a course withdrawal (W grade policy) will denote a final grade of "W" on your transcript for each course in which a Course Withdrawal is applied. No credit is earned for a course with a W grade, and a W grade does not factor into GPA. Withdrawing from a course will not change full-time student status, as the course(s) withdrawn from will remain on your transcript (though no credit is earned). Students are permitted to withdraw from up to three courses during their time at Virginia Tech.
- The deadline to apply for a course withdrawal for a Spring 2023 course is Wednesday, May 3. An advisor's signature is not required, but it is highly recommended to discuss a course withdrawal decision with your advisor.
- To apply for a course withdrawal, complete the Course Withdrawal form posted on the College of Science Forms page.
Fall 2025 Course Request
Fall 2025 course request is open from March 25 - April 8
- clear any holds from your student account now so that you can submit your course requests
- consult the sample 4-year course plans linked below when preparing for your course request advising appointment (these contain all graduation requirements)
Spring 2025 Drop/Add: Now Open
PRO TIP: Check your pre-registration requirements prior to December 2 to be sure you're able to access drop/add when it opens!
REMEMBER:
- No Guarantees - You were not guaranteed all your classes or specific sections through Course Request.
- Live - Drop/Add is a live system. Monitor the system for an open seat in the course of your choice.
- Be Flexible - You may also have to rearrange your schedule to get the courses you need.
- Check Building Locations - Make sure you can get between back-to-back classes in time.
Fall 2024 Drop/Add: Reopens 8/5 (@ 12:00am) through 8/30
PRO TIP: Check your pre-registration requirements prior to April 19 to be sure you're able to access drop/add when it opens!
REMEMBER:
- No Guarantees - You were not guaranteed all your classes or specific sections through Course Request.
- Live - Drop/Add is a live system. Monitor the system for an open seat in the course of your choice.
- Be Flexible - You may also have to rearrange your schedule to get the courses you need.
- Check Building Locations - Make sure you can get between back-to-back classes in time.
Spring 2025 Drop/Add: Opens 12/2 @ 7am
PRO TIP: Check your pre-registration requirements prior to December 2 to be sure you're able to access drop/add when it opens!
REMEMBER:
- No Guarantees - You were not guaranteed all your classes or specific sections through Course Request.
- Live - Drop/Add is a live system. Monitor the system for an open seat in the course of your choice.
- Be Flexible - You may also have to rearrange your schedule to get the courses you need.
- Check Building Locations - Make sure you can get between back-to-back classes in time.
Spring 2024 Drop/Add
PRO TIP: Check your pre-registration requirements prior to April 21 to be sure you're able to access drop/add when it opens!
REMINDER: The last day to add a Spring 2024 class is Monday, January 22.
REMEMBER:
- No Guarantees - You were not guaranteed all your classes or specific sections through Course Request.
- Live - Drop/Add is a live system. Monitor the system for an open seat in the course of your choice.
- Be Flexible - You may also have to rearrange your schedule to get the courses you need.
- Check Building Locations - Make sure you can get between back-to-back classes in time.
Math Department Scholarships
In a typical year the Math Department awards more than $60,000 to 30+ students with the majority going to continuing students. To be considered for a Math Department awarded scholarship, complete the following steps by January 22, 2023:
- STEP 1 (required): Complete the application in Scholarship Central found at: https://vt.academicworks.com
- STEP 2 (preferred): Provide additional information to the Math Department Scholarship Committee to assist with scholarship decisions by filling out the form at: https://forms.gle/vEy682zVyHzPiyz17
- STEP 3 (optional): Fill out the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa This form is only required for eligibility to certain scholarships based on financial need.
Scholarships
In a typical year the Math Department awards more than $60,000 to 30+ students with the majority going to continuing students. To be considered for a Math Department awarded scholarship, complete the following steps by January 22, 2023:
- STEP 1 (required): Complete the application in Scholarship Central found at: https://vt.academicworks.com
- STEP 2 (preferred): Provide additional information to the Math Department Scholarship Committee to assist with scholarship decisions by filling out the form at: https://forms.gle/vEy682zVyHzPiyz17
- STEP 3 (optional): Fill out the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa This form is only required for eligibility to certain scholarships based on financial need.
Scholarship Applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year are Open for Continuing Students!
The General Scholarship Application can be found in Scholarship Central. Students should complete the General Application before attempting to complete any other scholarship application in the Scholarship Central system. You must complete both the General Application and the FAFSA (for need-based scholarships) by January 22, 2023 for maximum scholarship consideration. Math majors should also complete the College of Science Scholarship Application.
The Academy for Experiential Learning has consolidated a database of scholarships, awards, and other funding for study abroad, research, and internships. This resource will be updated periodically and serves as a single source for undergraduates to find funding to support their experiential learning endeavors.
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